Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
Hong Kong – Asian markets extended losses on Tuesday, following Wall Street lower, as investors prepared for key U.S. jobs and inflation reports. Concerns...
ExxonMobil slows low-carbon investment push through 2030
ExxonMobil announced that it is scaling back its planned investments in low-carbon projects for the 2025–2030 period. The company now expects to spend around...
Asian markets struggle to build on week’s rally
Hong Kong – Asian markets ended the week on a mixed note after a strong run in global equities, driven by growing expectations that...
Iraq leads Arab countries in barley production for the 2024–2025 season
Iraq has taken the top spot among Arab countries in barley production for the 2024–2025 season, according to new data from the U.S. Department...
Midea opens Hillah branch amid Iraq’s retail growth
Midea Group has opened a new showroom in Hillah, the capital of Babil province and a city famous for its connection to ancient Babylon....
Asian markets track Wall St lower as AI fears mount
Asian stock markets fell on Thursday, following another rough day on Wall Street, as investors continue to worry about the tech sector — especially...
At ‘Davos of energy’, AI looks to gas to power its...
This week in Houston, natural gas became the main topic at CERAWeek—one of the biggest energy events in the world. Around 10,000 experts and...
China’s economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
Beijing — China’s economy slowed more than expected in the third quarter of 2025, growing below five percent for the first time in a...
Turkey, UK sign $11bn Eurofighter deal as Starmer visits
Ankara, Oct. 28, 2025 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the U.K. has signed a landmark agreement to sell Eurofighter Typhoon jets...
Asian markets rise on lingering trader optimism
November 3, 2025 — Asian markets climbed Monday, buoyed by optimism from Wall Street’s AI-fueled rally and signs of easing China–US tensions, as investors...
Asia Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Balance China-US Tensions and Rate...
Asia Stocks Edge Higher as US-China Tensions Simmer and Rate Cut Hopes Rise
Hong Kong — Asian markets moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors...
Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Hong Kong — Asian stocks jumped on Monday after Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone toward China over the weekend, easing fears of...
Iraqi News
Al-Maliki: Legislating the Popular Mobilization Forces law is a guarantee of sovereignty and a...
Former Iraqi MP Raed al-Maliki called on Parliament on Saturday to move quickly on passing important laws, especially the one related to the Popular...
Basra crude maintains its gains and surpasses $100 per barrel
Oil prices went up noticeably on Saturday, as rising tensions in the Middle East made investors worried about possible disruptions to energy supplies—especially through...
A plot to push through the Sudanese… MP reveals behind-the-scenes details of the presidential...
On Saturday, Iraqi MP Mukhtar al-Youssef said there was a “suspicious move” behind the sudden call for a parliamentary session scheduled for Monday.
He explained...
Al-Jubouri: Mosul Dam’s reservoir is approaching 5 billion cubic meters for the first time...
Former member of the agriculture and water committee, Thaer al-Jubouri, said on Friday that water levels in Mosul Dam are rising fast and are...
Exclusive: US politician reveals moves to control markets and Iran’s “imminent collapse”
A Republican figure in the United States, Frank Mismar, said on Friday that the White House is already taking steps to control prices in...